PHILADELPHIA, May 4, 2022
/PRNewswire/ --
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural
sciences company, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against
Aceto US, LLC ("Aceto"). The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the
District of Delaware, alleges
Aceto is infringing on FMC patents relating to chlorantraniliprole,
FMC's leading insecticide ingredient branded as Rynaxypyr®
active.
The complaint alleges Aceto received shipments of
chlorantraniliprole from suppliers in India and China in violation of FMC's patent rights. FMC
is requesting damages and injunctive relief restraining Aceto from
infringing FMC patents relating to chlorantraniliprole.
"FMC has received numerous patents around the world that protect
compositions and processes relating to chlorantraniliprole and its
production," said Michael Reilly,
executive vice president, general counsel and secretary of FMC. "We
will continue to protect our investment in researching, developing
and commercializing chlorantraniliprole by vigorously enforcing our
intellectual property rights in the
United States and worldwide."
FMC is committed to bringing farmers the latest and most
innovative crop protection solutions. FMC's commitment is evidenced
by the continued investment in the research, development and
commercialization of chlorantraniliprole, a proprietary,
breakthrough technology designed to control a wide variety of
destructive insects that can destroy a farmer's crops and
dramatically lower food production. The company maintains an
extensive patent estate for its proprietary chlorantraniliprole
technology, including patents that cover active ingredient
composition of matter, manufacturing processes, intermediate
chemicals, formulations and other areas protected by intellectual
property laws in the U.S., China,
India, and other important
agricultural markets throughout the world. FMC markets its products
that contain chlorantraniliprole under several brand names around
the world, including Rynaxypyr® active, Altacor®, Coragen®,
Elevest®, Prevathon® and Vantacor® insect control products.
"Our intellectual property rights enable FMC to drive innovation
and long-term investment in the crop protection market," said
Ronaldo Pereira, executive vice
president and president of FMC Americas. "As a leading agricultural
sciences company, FMC is committed to developing novel,
high-quality crop protection solutions that address our customers'
evolving needs today and in the future."
About FMC
FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company
dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for
an expanding world population while adapting to a changing
environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including
biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture –
enable growers, crop advisers and turf and pest management
professionals to address their toughest challenges economically
while protecting the environment. With approximately 6,400
employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to
discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active
ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that
are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more
and follow us on LinkedIn® and Twitter®.
Rynaxypyr, Altacor, Coragen, Elevest, Prevathon and Vantacor are
trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. Always read and
follow all label directions, restrictions and precautions for use.
Products listed may not be registered for sale or use in all
states, countries or jurisdictions.
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